Chaplain - SCI Rockview

Are you a religious leader who believes that every individual has the potential to choose a path of transformation and renewal? The Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Rockview is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Chaplain to join our religious services department. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting a comprehensive, interfaith religious services program, serving inmates of all faiths and those with no religious affiliation. If you have a passion for using your faith and guidance to inspire hope, foster redemption, and facilitate personal transformation, we would be pleased to discuss this opportunity with you.

In this position, you will serve as an interfaith chaplain, responsible for planning and leading faith-specific religious services for inmates who share your broad spiritual tradition. You will also administer sacraments, rites, and ceremonies such as baptism, communion, and the sacrament of the sick ensuring appropriate accommodation for inmates of all faiths. Your duties will include conducting spiritual counseling, grief support, and other special counseling services, as well as making regular visits to both general population and specialized housing units. You will also provide non-routine visits to inmates who are critically ill or nearing the end of life, including those in community hospitals. As part of your responsibilities, you will assist in overseeing religious activities, including facilitating structured spiritual discussion groups for inmates identified as severely mentally ill. Additionally, you will help coordinate the involvement of inmate volunteers in religious services and other program areas to further support the spiritual needs of the incarcerated population.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Thursday, and 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Sunday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $58,035.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of professional pastoral experience and a bachelor's degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes one year of professional pastoral experience.

Special Requirements:

• All candidates are required, at the time of application, to provide documentation from an officially sanctioned faith group dated within one year of the application date stating they are officially sanctioned or authorized to conduct worship/sacred services, and specifying which sacraments, rites, ceremonies, or rituals they are authorized to perform as a religious leader.
• All employees in the Department of Corrections must complete the Correctional Chaplains Training Course within six months of hire.
• All employees in the Department of Corrections must maintain their credentials with an officially sanctioned faith group on an annual basis for the duration of employment.

Additional Requirements:

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.